# 27 C.F.R. § 555.162 (2026): False statement or representation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_162

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 555.162 (2026)
- **Heading:** False statement or representation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 555: COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES / Subpart I: Unlawful Acts, Penalties, Seizures and Forfeitures / § 555.162: § 555.162   False statement or representation.

## Text

Any person who knowingly withholds information or makes any false or fictitious oral or written statement or furnishes or exhibits any false, fictitious, or misrepresented identification, intended or likely to deceive for the purpose of obtaining explosive materials, or a license, permit, exemption, or relief from disability under the Act, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 555.161 (2026) § 555.161   Engaging in business without a license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_161.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.162 (2026) § 555.162   False statement or representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_162.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.163 (2026) § 555.163   False entry in record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_163.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.164 (2026) § 555.164   Unlawful storage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_164.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.165 (2026) § 555.165   Failure to report theft or loss.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_165.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.166 (2026) § 555.166   Seizure or forfeiture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_166.md)

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